Apostate Alex - Scientology activist
@apostatealex.bsky.social
Alexander 'Apostate Alex' Barnes-Ross is an activist calling for an end to Scientology's abusive practices.
Blog: https://scientologybusiness.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@apostatealex
Blog: https://scientologybusiness.com
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@apostatealex
“East Grinstead, which has been called the UK’s Twin Peaks by various outlets, has a complicated relationship with the organisation.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘It seemed like quite a do’: why East Grinstead hosts one of Scientology’s glitziest evenings
Last week, 7,000 people – including Tom Cruise – descended on the West Sussex town for an event that divides local opinion
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“East Grinstead, which has been called the UK’s Twin Peaks by various outlets, has a complicated relationship with the organisation.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Today was certainly a bad day for the Office of Special Affairs, with the disruption of last weekend’s Scientology gathering gaining major press coverage. @dailymail.co.uk @sheknows.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today was certainly a bad day for the Office of Special Affairs, with the disruption of last weekend’s Scientology gathering gaining major press coverage. @dailymail.co.uk @sheknows.com
News alert! 🔔 Today's @theguardian.com features an extensive article on the disruption Scientology's annual IAS event brings to the quiet, countryside town of East Grinstead.
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
News alert! 🔔 Today's @theguardian.com features an extensive article on the disruption Scientology's annual IAS event brings to the quiet, countryside town of East Grinstead.
Scientology ads have reappeared at Tottenham Court Road. As an ex-Scientologist, these are deeply offensive, concerning and re-traumatising. When will #TfL realise their ad policy needs updating? Junk food ads are banned, but not abusive cults?! @hinabokharild.bsky.social @london.gov.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Scientology ads have reappeared at Tottenham Court Road. As an ex-Scientologist, these are deeply offensive, concerning and re-traumatising. When will #TfL realise their ad policy needs updating? Junk food ads are banned, but not abusive cults?! @hinabokharild.bsky.social @london.gov.uk
This year's IAS protest recap is now available at iasprotest.com. #WeComeBack
November 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This year's IAS protest recap is now available at iasprotest.com. #WeComeBack
This year's IAS event is quickly turning into a major foot bullet for the Church of Scientology.... www.theargus.co.uk/news/2559353...
Scientologists played bagpipe music on speakers to drown out protestors
Scientologists played bagpipe music on speakers all day over the course of a weekend to drown out protestors
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November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This year's IAS event is quickly turning into a major foot bullet for the Church of Scientology.... www.theargus.co.uk/news/2559353...
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Locals are angry, Highways are unimpressed and the Planning department are looking at enforcement actions.. This year's IAS event has caused major problems for the church of Scientology. www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/pro... #EastGrinstead #Sussex
Protestors gather outside Scientology’s annual IAS gala in East Grinstead - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Over the weekend protestors gathered outside the Church of Scientology's UK headquarters near East Grinstead with a message, "the abuse must stop."
www.scientologybusiness.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Locals are angry, Highways are unimpressed and the Planning department are looking at enforcement actions.. This year's IAS event has caused major problems for the church of Scientology. www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/pro... #EastGrinstead #Sussex
Yet more press!
Tom Cruise has sparked fury in an English town after flying his helicopter "low" and "scaring animals" while on his way to an annual Scientology party.
Tom Cruise sparks fury after 'scaring animals' on way to Scientology party
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November 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Yet more press!
In the press… East Grinstead locals furious about Scientology event disruption www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz... @thesun.co.uk
Fury as Tom Cruise flies chopper 'low' over town on way to Scientology bash
TOM CRUISE angered residents of a town when he and thousands of other Scientologists rocked up for their annual Patrons Ball. The weekend bash at the Church of Scientology HQ in East Grinstead play…
www.thesun.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In the press… East Grinstead locals furious about Scientology event disruption www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz... @thesun.co.uk
The cherry on top! youtube.com/live/0X_-IgJ...
TOM CRUISE showed up while we raised $1,000 for people leaving Scientology
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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November 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The cherry on top! youtube.com/live/0X_-IgJ...
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A group of protesters led by former London staffer Alex Barnes-Ross was in place yesterday for the start of this year’s IAS gala at #Scientology’s UK headquarters. After the demonstration, we debriefed Alex about what took place this time, including a Tom Cruise sighting!
Scientology's IAS gala 2025: First impressions from this year's opening protest
A group of protesters led by former London staffer Alex Barnes-Ross was in place yesterday for the start of this year’s IAS gala at Scientology’s UK headquarters, Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, E...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A group of protesters led by former London staffer Alex Barnes-Ross was in place yesterday for the start of this year’s IAS gala at #Scientology’s UK headquarters. After the demonstration, we debriefed Alex about what took place this time, including a Tom Cruise sighting!
Hot off the press! @radaronline.com reporting on this weekend's IAS event, which is set to take place in a mammoth illegal structure in East Grinstead radaronline.com/p/tom-cruise... #EastGrinstead #TomCruise
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cruise's Biggest Scientology Event of the Year is at the Center of Explosive Row — and Risks Being Canceled
Tom Cruise's biggest night of the year is at risk of being cancelled due to an explosive planning battle with the local council.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hot off the press! @radaronline.com reporting on this weekend's IAS event, which is set to take place in a mammoth illegal structure in East Grinstead radaronline.com/p/tom-cruise... #EastGrinstead #TomCruise
The "best org on the planet", just 1hr away from the UK HQ of the "fastest growing religion on planet earth" can only produce 2 bus-loads of people to attend the "Greatest gathering" of Scientologists. That's less than 100 people. Something doesn't add up...
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The "best org on the planet", just 1hr away from the UK HQ of the "fastest growing religion on planet earth" can only produce 2 bus-loads of people to attend the "Greatest gathering" of Scientologists. That's less than 100 people. Something doesn't add up...
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The Church of Scientology issued a cease & desist letter followed by a "final warning" to protestors ahead of this weekend's IAS event in a desperate bid to deter protestors from gathering outside their UK HQ. www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/sci...
Scientology sends protestors “final warning” ahead of IAS event demonstration - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
The Church of Scientology have issued protestors a "final warning" in a desperate attempt to shut down a demonstration planned to coincide with their annual UK gathering.
www.scientologybusiness.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Church of Scientology issued a cease & desist letter followed by a "final warning" to protestors ahead of this weekend's IAS event in a desperate bid to deter protestors from gathering outside their UK HQ. www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/sci...
Today, I received a "final warning" from the Church of Scientology ahead of this weekend's protest.
Hm. Very church-like. www.youtube.com/live/cM1x3iS...
Hm. Very church-like. www.youtube.com/live/cM1x3iS...
Scientology gave me a "FINAL WARNING" ahead of this weekend's IAS Protest
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today, I received a "final warning" from the Church of Scientology ahead of this weekend's protest.
Hm. Very church-like. www.youtube.com/live/cM1x3iS...
Hm. Very church-like. www.youtube.com/live/cM1x3iS...
The Church of Scientology are scrambling in a desperate attempt to stop protestors from gathering outside their annual gala this weekend. youtube.com/live/4ri89NF...
Scientology sent me a CEASE and DESIST!
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Church of Scientology are scrambling in a desperate attempt to stop protestors from gathering outside their annual gala this weekend. youtube.com/live/4ri89NF...
Would you pay €20 for a 48 hour round bus trip in order to hear Miscavige speak for 3 hours? www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/sci... @scientologynews.bsky.social
Scientologists offered 24hr-long bus ride from Italy to attend Friday’s IAS event, priced at €20 - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
As Scientologists around the world prepare for Friday's annual gathering at Saint Hill, details have started to emerge of the inter-Org transfer options being offered by the Church for European parish...
www.scientologybusiness.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Would you pay €20 for a 48 hour round bus trip in order to hear Miscavige speak for 3 hours? www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/sci... @scientologynews.bsky.social
Flagrant disregard for the rule of law, public safety and the local environment.
The Church of Scientology appear to be in breach of licence and planning rules as preparations ramp up ahead of next week's IAS event www.scientologybusiness.com/scientology-... #EastGrinstead #Scientology
Scientology pave over field ahead of next week’s IAS event, despite Council and environmental concerns - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
The Church of Scientology have paved over approximately 7 acres of agricultural farmland in order to serve as a car park for their upcoming IAS event, despite environmental concerns and lacking permis...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Flagrant disregard for the rule of law, public safety and the local environment.
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Scientology band The Jive Aces have cancelled a gig scheduled for October 31st in order to attend this year's IAS event, with ticket holders being offered full refunds. www.scientologybusiness.com/people/jive-...
Jive Aces cancel show to attend annual Scientology bash - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Scientology band The Jive Aces have cancelled a show in order to attend the annual gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) next week, with the venue offering full ticket ref...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Scientology band The Jive Aces have cancelled a gig scheduled for October 31st in order to attend this year's IAS event, with ticket holders being offered full refunds. www.scientologybusiness.com/people/jive-...
A sure sign of Scientology's slow heat death
Just 2,000 people are expected to attend this year's IAS event, widely publicised as Scientology's "greatest gathering" www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/sci... #EastGrinstead #Scientology
Scientology’s greatest gathering: Just 2,000 people expected to attend this year’s IAS event - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
EXCLUSIVE: An inside source has confirmed this year's gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) is set to be the smallest yet, with just 2,000 people on the invite list.
www.scientologybusiness.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A sure sign of Scientology's slow heat death
October 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
East Grinstead residents are fuming at Scientology's plans to expand their Saint Hill compound!! Lets take a look at some of their objections... youtube.com/live/H0-VwRW...
East Grinstead residents voice anger at Scientology HQ development plans
YouTube video by Apostate Alex
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October 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
East Grinstead residents are fuming at Scientology's plans to expand their Saint Hill compound!! Lets take a look at some of their objections... youtube.com/live/H0-VwRW...
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Local residents express anger and frustration at Scientology's plans for a major development project at their UK headquarters: www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/ang... #EastGrinstead #Sussex
Angry locals weigh in on plans to redevelop Scientology UK headquarters - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
Local residents and frequent visitors to East Grinstead have hit back against Scientology's plans for a major redevelopment of their Saint Hill compound amid a battle for permission submitted by the c...
www.scientologybusiness.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Local residents express anger and frustration at Scientology's plans for a major development project at their UK headquarters: www.scientologybusiness.com/featured/ang... #EastGrinstead #Sussex